Seyid Mosque - Seyid Machidi (Jami' Machidi) (Zanjan)

Iran / Zanjan / Zanjan
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Seyyed Mosque (Persian: مسجد سید , Masjed-e Seyyed), also know as the Jame Mosque or the Sultani Mosque, is a mosque in Zanjan, Iran. The mosque is situated in the old part of the city and was constructed in 1826 during the Qajar era.

The Seyyed Mosque contains four iwans on the sides of a large open court. To the east and west of the court sixteen chambers exist running parallel to each other. Facing towards south are more chambers used as residential quarters for theology students. These chambers have vaulted and arched ceilings decorated with artistic tile work. The mosque has four Shabestans, or night prayer halls, each containing a minbar.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seyyed_Mosque
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Coordinates:   36°40'4"N   48°28'46"E

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